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Date: 11-2-23 To: Whom it may concern Clemens Marine became a Hewescraft dealer in 1993. They quickly built a reputation with outstanding service and have become one of our biggest dealers. Clemens Marine was a leader in adapting their business to sell clean -burning, 4 -stroke outboards. Four-stroke motors emit 97% less air and water pollution than old two- stroke motors. Chuck Meeker even did a test with a 9.9HP kicker motor. it took 12 hours at idle to consume one gallon of fuel. Another trend that Clemens Marine has promoted is the use of electric bow mount trolling motors. Our Hewescraft fishing boats are designed to troll at very slow speeds with these engines that have zero emissions. Clemens Marine has three locations and totals more unit boat sales than any other Hewescraft dealer. Their store in Eugene, OR is a vital part of our dealer network that keeps Hewescraft boats selling and 200 people employed here in Colville, WA. All of us here at Hewes Marine Company understand the need for conservation and stewardship of the climate and environment. We sell fishing boats, and as such we support healthy fish stocks, clean water, and unspoiled outdoor locations to sustain us as individuals and to keep our businesses and livelihoods viable in perpetuity. Changes to your neighborhood zoning codes will do little to help the environment, water, climate, and natural habitats. However, it absolutely has the potential to damage employment opportunities and family livelihoods in our small, rural community. We encourage the planning commission to maintain the current C2 and C3 classifications allowing the sale of Hewescraft boats on these types of properties. This will enable the many jobs that rely on such to continue to flourish. And the investment made can continue to protect the environment. Dave Hewes & Clint Kirry Hewes Marine Co., Inc. 800-326-6594 www.hewescraft.com 31